On February 20, 2017, a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives arrived in Colombo for meetings as part of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP). During the visit, the delegation met with the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Speaker of the Parliament, numerous Parliament members, and civil society.
Members of House Democracy Partnership (HDP) convey warm regards from the American people to President Maithripala Sirisena and the people of #SriLanka.
Members of House Democracy Partnership (HDP) meet with President Maithripala Sirisena.
Members of House Democracy Partnership (HDP) join Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss U.S.-Sri Lanka relationship and share legislative best practices.
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya welcomes HDP Delegation.
House Democracy Partnership delegation meets Opposition Leader R Sampanthan.
The delegation joins Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera to emphasize shared US-Sri Lanka commitment to democracy, human rights, & economic growth.
The delegation meets Mass Media Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka and Deputy Minister Karunarathna Paranawithana.
Visiting House Democracy Partnership (HDP) delegation tours Sri Lanka Parliament.
Cordial discussions with HDP delegation and Sri Lanka’s parliamentarians about boosting US-Sri Lanka ties.
HDP Delegation joins with members of Sri Lanka-U.S. Parliamentary Friendship Association at a lunch.
The delegation and embassy officials meet with civil society activists.
During the reception hosted by Ambassador Keshap.
During Hambantota port visit.
By U.S. Embassy Colombo | 23 February, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, News